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‘Tarnished’ Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
AFP, Published on 02/04/2026
» MADRID - Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said “tarnish” the country.
English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» MANCHESTER - Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the last 16 as they failed to muster a win between them.
Real Madrid batter Man City, PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» PARIS - Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2.
No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» MADRID - Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Champions League last-16 draw produces Real-Man City, again
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» PARIS - Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn on Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.
Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» MADRID - Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".
Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» MADRID — Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.
Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» LONDON — Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs, while Stuttgart thrashed Celtic 4-1 to ruin Martin O'Neill's 1,000th match as a manager on Thursday.
Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» SANTIAGO (CHILE) - Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain "capable of killing 100 percent" of infected fauna.
Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
AFP, Published on 18/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.